Before you ask, this is not standalone. For that someone would need to compile #deltachat_core to wasm and setup some WebSocket proxy because websites are not allowed to open raw TCP connections which are the basis of IMAP and SMTP.

But not impossible, as we could decide to make such a "WebSocket to IMAP/SMTP"-proxy part of the #chatmail project.

For now this "#deltachat_web" project is merely meant as proof that the deltachat desktop frontend/UI has no dependency on electron anymore.

With a few nice side-benefits:

It allows us developers to use other browsers dev tools to improve #accessibility for example and to bring back automated ui #testing.

Last but not least this serves as a stepping stone to make a #tauri version of #deltachat_desktop

Stay tuned for the #nlnet funded #delta_tauri project.

nlnet.nl/project/DeltaTauri/

Dreamed of for many years, and now it became reality:
Delta Chat UI running in a web browser. 🤩

(read thread for more info)

#deltachat_web #deltachat_desktop #deltachat

Code and Pull Request now public: github.com/deltachat/deltachat…

For those interested in trying it out, instructions are in the readme:
github.com/deltachat/deltachat…

Features:

☑️ Basic functionality
📎 Sending attachments
🔔 Notifications
1️⃣ Badge counter (number in tab title)
🦊🧭🏐 Works in Firefox, Safari and Chrome
🔐 HTTPS with self signed certificate
🔑 Password Protection
⬇️ Download Attachments or open in Browser (useful for pdf)
ℹ️ Local Help is also implemented
🌐 Language based on Browser

#deltachat_web

Browser Edition by Simon-Laux · Pull Request #4222 · deltachat/deltachat-desktop

Adds basic browser version for development. And Additionally: fixes the log-convention checker. fixes some small bugs with electron version, see changelog. Features ☑️ Basic functionality 📎 Sendi...

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